http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/04/15/ashton.cnn.twitter.battle/?iref=mpstoryview
I used to study/follow these types of technology. Over the past few years I've slowly retreated from them, and in fact no long am active on Facebook, myspace, etc. Pretty much just my blog and here along with a few other forums.
Following the world in 140 word increments. Great.